Here at Houston Piano Company, we have a broad inventory of makes
and models—from uprights to grands as well as digital pianos.
Begin your side-by-side comparisons below, then drop by our store to complete the tour.

I have bought two splendid instruments, one from Streicher, and the other from Brodmann. In the course of one day, I saw at least fifty different ones, of Schantz, Walter, Wachtl, &c., not one being worth a charge of powder, compared to either of those I got.Letter from Carl Maria von Weber to Gänsbacher, His Close Friend Whom He Regarded as a Brother on April 16, 1813

In January 1983, in a small wood-working shop behind a retail music store in Woburn, Mass., Santi Falcone founded the Falcone Piano Co. and set out to make the ‘best piano in the world.’ Imagine, then, Falcone's excitement only a few years later when Rudolf Serkin dropped by the shop to try out the new instrument. Serkin says he went to Woburn to encourage 'an amateur' and remembers playing for about half an hour to a small and appreciative audience. When he was finished, according to some of those present, the maestro rose from his chair, clasped Falcone's face in his hands, and said, 'Mr. Falcone, you are the artist.'Lucien Rhodes, Inc. Magazine

Steck was one of those restless natures who are never satisfied with the best of their work. As a scale drawer he had no superior. His scales for both grand and upright pianos have been industriously copied by makers of commercial pianos, because of their exceptional merit for clear and large tone. His concert grands have been highly endorsed by Richard Wagner, Sophie Menter, Annette Essipoff, Sir Julius Benedict and many others. Because of the exceptional solidity of the Steck piano, it has been chosen for years by many schools and colleges all through the United States, and has become known as the 'school piano.'Alfred Dolge from Pianos and Their Makers...

The distinctive characteristics of the Hobart M. Cable piano are remarkably sweet and pure tone qualities combined with unusual power. The construction of the piano is notable for its solidity and compactness and for a number of superior features, which contribute to the general excellence. [...] In a word, it may be said that the Hobart M. Cable piano is a remarkable instrument, possessing all of the essentials of a strictly high-grade piano.Bluebook of Pianos

One of Kawai’s most important innovations is the use of ABS Styran plastic in the manufacture of action parts. More than 40 years of use and scientific testing have shown this material to be superior to wood for this purpose. ABS does not swell and shrink with changes in humidity, so actions made with it are likely to maintain proper regulation better than wood actions. The parts are stronger and without glue joints, so breakage is rare. These parts are present in every Kawai piano.Larry Fine from Piano Buyer

My Dear Sirs, For what a magnificent organ I have to thank your kindness! It is worthy of all praise and admiration! Even average players could attain much success on it.Letter to Mason & Hamlin from Franz Liszt

The fame of the Mason & Hamlin cabinet organs is not confined to America; these excellent instruments are widely known in Europe, and in my opinion they deserve the warm expressions of praise which have been bestowed upon them. I know of no similar instruments anywhere, at all comparable to them.Testominal Letter from Johann Strauss

I'm very impressed. I just love the action. I like the clarity of the upper keys; and the depth in the bass. It's very clear. To me when a piano is clear that's all I look for. The intonation will be good throughout the piano. [...] Overall, when you ask me what do you think of this piano, I love this piano. I really do. Would I play it in concert? I would love to.Giovanni Marradi (Composer, Pianist, Arranger), Endorsing the Pearl River at the Factory Tour

The director of the Royal Dutch Opera wrote of Perzina in 1900: "The Perzina pianos distinguish themselves through their remarkably beautiful tone and sound. They are very pleasant to play and are of sound and solid construction. The prices of these instruments are moreover much lower than that of the other first-class pianos. I can hence, with full conviction, warmly recommend 'the Perzina piano.'"from Perzina Explained

I have seldom been in a position to speak of any instrument which I have at any time played in terms of such unqualified satisfaction as I am now able to do with reference to Ritmüller’s Concert Grand Piano, upon which I performed last evening. But I am mistaken—it was only a small Drawing-Room Grand Piano; nevertheless, a Drawing-Room Grand Piano to which I must unconditionally give the preference in every respect, even in comparison with the Concert Grands of the most renowned manufactories of Stuttgart, Leipzig, etc.Dr. Hans von Bülow – Conductor, Virtuoso Pianist, Composer

The Steinways commenced making grand pianos about four years since, and […] completely overshadowed the fame of the famous Érard, and have almost driven it out of the concert room and out of the market. In depth, volume and brilliancy of tone they surpass the Erard’s, while in point of ‘touch,’ in which Érard’s were supposed to be unapproachable, they are fully its equal.from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, 22 Sept. 1860

1925 – Steinway Hall relocates to W. 57th Street until 2014(the new one is currently being built and will be located on the Avenue of the Americas).

1955 – Henry Ziegler Steinway (1915 – 2008), son to Theodore E. and great-grandson of Henry E. Steinway, became president of the company (holding that position until 1977 where he then became chairman until he retired in 1980); he was the last family member to run Steinway & Sons.

1972 – Steinway sold to CBS, Inc.

1985 – CBS, Inc. sold to an American investment group, known as Steinway to Steinway Musical Properties.

I believe you cannot give up the first time you face defeat or disappointment. It took me many tries to perfect the Yamaha organ. People said I could never make a good organ. Never give up the first time you meet adversity. It is also important that you always have a quest for knowledge. I traveled to America to seek a better method of making musical instruments. Go where the knowledge leads you. These are the two lessons I impart to you about having success in the business world.Torakusu Yamaha

Dolge, Alfred. Pianos and Their Makers: A Comprehensive History of the Development of the Piano from the Monochord to the Concert Grand Player Piano, Volume 1. Covina: Covina Publishing Company, 1911. Google Books. Web. 15 Sept. 2015.

Pauer, Earnest. A Dictionary of Pianists and Composers for the Pianoforte: With an Appendix of Manufacturers of the Instrument. London & New York: Novello, Ewre and Co., 1895. Google Books. Web. 20 Nov. 2015.

Dolge, Alfred. Pianos and Their Makers: A Comprehensive History of the Development of the Piano from the Monochord to the Concert Grand Player Piano, Volume 1. Covina: Covina Publishing Company, 1911. Google Books. Web. 15 Sept. 2015.